Del Ray Responds Big to the 'Courage Wall'

Del Ray residents have responded in a big way to the “Courage Wall,” erected last week by resident Nancy Belmont.

People can stop by and, using a piece of chalk, write on a giant blackboard and finish the sentence: “I wish I had the courage to...”

So far, some of the (all anonymous) wishes include: ”I wish I had the courage to...”

• “Take FMLA to get well again”
• “Share my faith in Jesus”
• “Love myself”
• “Learn how to play an instrument”

Belmont tells The Washington Post she was inspired to create the Courage Wall by something she read online and was interested to see how people would respond. She’s also created a Facebook page, We Live Big, that explains more about the project:

“We Live Big is a movement to raise awareness about living life on purpose. It’s about courage and vibrancy. It’s about finding your passion and creating a meaningful life. We encourage people to uncover their authentic selves, continue to grow and make contributions to the world.”

Read the entire story in The Washington Post.

PHOTOS courtesy of Nancy Belmont, via We Live Big Facebook page